How to Sprint in Elden Ring (PS5, PS4, Xbox, PC)

Sprinting is a great mechanic in Elden Ring to give freedom in your movements.

By Ali Usama

In Elden Ring, the Lands Between is a very dangerous region with powerful enemies all around the map. To stand any chance at surviving, you’ll need to be able to maneuver through these areas quickly. Sprinting is an important feature in any FromSoftware game, and Elden Ring is no exception. It helps you move quickly, dodge enemy attacks, or get a second wind to keep going longer. But you may find it tough at first to use it.

Depending on your gaming system such as a PC or console, the use of Sprint can depend on some factors, like equipment load-out. Using this properly makes all the difference between success and failure against some of the game’s toughest bosses, so knowing how to sprint in Elden Ring is essential to increase your survival chances to progress through the storyline.

How to Sprint in Elden Ring on PS5, PS4, Xbox and PC

On PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, you need to press and hold the circle button while moving in your preferred direction. It’s important to ensure the long press of the key as just a tap will result in a dodge roll instead. Remember, sprinting consumes stamina, and continuous use makes the Tarnished weak, so be careful not to overdo it to conserve energy.

For Xbox players,  you need to hold down the B button while giving a directional input. Remember, it only works when you hold the key while moving. Further, pressing B without giving any direction will cause your character to backstep, and if you press the button with directional input, the character will dodge in that direction. Being familiar with these controls is important for moving around easily and getting an edge over your opponents.

If you are a PC gamer with a mouse and keyboard under your hands, then the key to sprint in Elden Ring is the space bar. All you have to do is hold down the Space key while giving a direction, and your character will start sprinting. If you press the space bar with no direction given, it will backstep, but it’s also possible to dodge attacks by quickly tapping the same keyboard button if you provide any directional input.

FAQs

Can You Sprint in Combat in Elden Ring?

Sprinting is an important mechanic in Elden Ring, but it’s not a wise use during battle. You have to rely on dodging and blocking to avoid attacks. It can create distance between yourself and your enemies but is ineffective in the fights.

How Does Sprinting Affect Your Character’s Equipment Load in Elden Ring?

Equip Load is an integral part of the character-building process. Your equipment load determines how much weight Tarnished can carry before being overburdened. You must carefully plan your characters’ gear, as exceeding certain Equip Load breakpoints will decrease the movement/roll speed and invincibility frames.

Different armor sets can offer varying levels of protection against damage, with heavier armor providing higher protection at the cost of a more Equip Load. So, you need to carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages that each piece of equipment offers to create a suitable character build. Sprint only affects the stamina bar, so you need to manage it carefully to avoid exhaustion.

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